10-12-09 Dianne and lower grade students on stage
Friends:
On Monday, October 12, 2009, I visited Eastside Elementary School in Lancaster, California. My best friend, Fe Del Rosario, a 5th grade teacher, helped to make the arrangements. What a fantastic school. The principal, Margo Deal, was a gracious hostess and the vice principal, Santos Decasas, was such a nice man. The teachers were also amazing and the students were phenomenal. They all made me feel welcome and special.
10-12-09 Grades 5 and 6 at Eastside
I did three 45 minute assemblies for grades K-6. I performed my “Scared Silly” program for all the grades, adjusting the tales to fit the ages of the audience.
10-12-09 Dianne telling a spooky story
I even had students come on stage to perform a song with me. It was so much fun!
10-12-09 Dianne and students on stage
Here is a picture of me with Fe (on the far left) and her sister, Merlynn (on the far right). We are with their children following my last afternoon performance.
10-12-09 Fe, Nicholas, Isaac, Dianne, Meryssa & Merlynn
In the evening, I did a family literacy night for the school. I talked about the importance of reading together, reading out loud, and reading for 20 minutes a day, exercising that “thinking muscle” called the “brain.” Afterwards, I performed “Madame Poulet and Monsieur Roach.”
10-12-09 Dianne and roaches dance on stage at Literacy Night
It was a fantastic visit. Thank you to everyone who made my visit special especially, Nikki Schoenfelt, Nilafe Del Rosario, Margo Deal, Santos Decasas, Jimmy Mora, Travis Wilson, and the incredible office and cafeteria staff! The school has invited me back for October 2010! I can’t wait!!
Until next time…
Warmly, Dianne
